Athena Staik, Ph.D., LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Addiction patterns are repetitive behaviors or habits that are viewed as harmful and that we want to stop (or loved ones ask us to stop)—yet cannot. The primary goals of treatment are to help persons acknowledge and accept own addiction patterns as problematic, recognize the high costs and consequences, and accept complete responsibility for restoring key relationships harmed by the problem behaviors. Another key goal is the development of honesty and authentic relations, with self and others, as a means of restoring balance and harmony, and increasing understanding and knowledge of self. To do so, the process involves building awareness, practicing presence, self-acceptance and self-love.

Well Marriage Center, Ph.D, Psy.D., LMFT, LPC, LCSW

Marriage Counseling Specialists

We understand that one spouse's addiction or addictive behaviors can put pressure on and threaten the entire marriage or marriage-type relationship. Well Marriage Center offers a strengths-based approach that empowers greater levels of communication, healthy boundaries, and programs that focus on individual addictive healing and relationship healing.

Robyn Brickel, M.A., LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

One of Robyn's areas of specialty is working with people with a history of trauma, both large and small. Trauma can result from many causes, including abandonment, experiences of violence, witnessed or perceived violence, chronic neglect, and emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.
Individuals who have experienced trauma may experience feeling anxious, panicky, or depressed, or develop relationship problems and alcohol and/or substance use problems. Robyn treats co-occurring disorders, as well as underlying causes. In treating trauma, Robyn emphasizes safety and boundaries and works at a pace that suits the client's needs. She believes in the fundamental importance of the mind-body connection in h....

Linda Ritchie, Ph.D.

Licensed Professional Counselor/Marriage & Family Therapist

Many people attempt to avoid painful issues by taking pills, powders, or liquids and then waiting for the desired effect - an alteration of their consciousness. There are more positive ways to alter consciousness without turning to alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex, television, work, or any other activity that when used to excess, has a destructive impact on your life. Learning to change your mood by healthier more active methods involves some effort and motivation on your part but recovery from addiction is possible. We have experienced substance abuse professionals to help you make the changes you want to make

Ron Kimball, PhD, CGP

PhD Licensed Psychologist

"Addiction" is a word bandied about a great deal in common culture. It is so overused that it has lost any useful meaning. There are many forms of compulsive behavior. Some of them, like drug and alcohol use, involve physical dependency. Many are forms of distraction or avoidance from other feelings or thoughts that are overwhelming or upsetting. That is the basis of my approach and it works. Learning how to deal with feelings of want or need and making decisions about whether or not those feelings are to control specific behaviors is that basis of my work in this field.

Angela Sarafin, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Have you gone through an intensive treatment program? Are you trying to figure out who you are now that you are sober? This is my area of specialty in addiction. Many people stop developing emotionally when they become dependent on drugs or alcohol. This creates unique challenges when trying to create a new life of sobriety. I enjoy helping people explore their skills, interests, and talents and encouraging small changes toward a life that is fulfilling without mind-altering substances.

Jade Wood, MA, LMFT, MHSA

Psychotherapist

Life can present you with difficult situations which are hard to process and move past. These challenges are not on your timeline and affect everything. Having worked in many healthcare settings, I am familiar navigating life-changing events and grief. I understand the territory of encountering loss, coping with trauma, the complexity of the medical system and living with illness. These issues can have ripple effects on your relationships, sense of self and perceptions of the world. I know how complex things can get, and I will support you during this process.

Philip Kolba, MA

Psychotherapist

Addiction is a mental health condition and I treat addiction by a multi-pronged process predominately from a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) model. I help my clients understand the reasons they use a substance or engage in an addictive behavior, teach them skills regulate their emotions and tolerance distress that might otherwise lead them to engage in their addiction, and address any underlying issues that contribute to their addiction. I also help clients with with concerns about their substance use or compulsive behavior to avoid developing addictions.

Keith Miller & Associates Counseling

Psychotherapists and Couples Counseling

Addiction takes many forms but follows a very familiar pattern. Do you know how to understand your addiction cycle? Our addiction counselors go beyond traditional recovery models by providing you with specific and relevant counseling that will target the most important part of your emotional cycle with addiction. Many people can't recover successfully by themselves and getting support for recovery from addiction is very important. We look forward to speaking with you and are glad to offer a free consult.

Christina Schultz, MA

Resident in Counseling, Supervised by Thomas Lamp, LPC

For clients facing Process Addictions, I approach clients from person-centered, existential, and cognitive behavioral therapy perspectives. I view process addictions as having their origins in multiple areas to include behavioral addiction, emotional triggers, low self-concept, shame, and low stress tolerance. I will work with you on the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual front and educate you on the cycle of addiction and shame. In addition to working through the underlying shame, unfinished business, unfinished grief, low self-concept, and low stress tolerance, I would support you to employ CBT tools and developing more life purpose and resilience to prevent relapse.

Christiana Shao, M.S., M.A., LGPC, NCC

Resident in Counseling

Using principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, I work with clients to heal and maintain gains mode during treatment. We will work together to address any underlying issues that may be maintaining your addiction. I work with clients dealing with behavioral addiction such as internet, porn, sex and love addiction. My approach is collaborative, client centered and supportive.

Alicia Munoz, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

I work with individuals on an outpatient basis who are looking to get to the root of what fuels compulsive behaviors and addictions stemming from anxiety, unprocessed grief or loss, and residual trauma. Clients who are actively engaging in aggressive or dangerous behaviors toward themselves or others are encouraged to seek comprehensive care at a clinic or facility that can provide a full range of services, including psychiatric care.